Cityscape

Feeling tired and burned out lately? Maybe you have been working so hard that stress is finally getting the best of you. While we need to work our ass off so we can have the finer things in life, it is also important that we look after our health as well. And taking a time off from your routine from time to time is a way to shake off that blues from our system.

Most people will go out of town or even out of the country to get that much needed rest. But if you have limited time and budget, a dream vacay may not be the best option. In fact it may be tedious for some of us. Why not try staycation? It is the best alternative to a short getaway without too much trouble of packing things, going out on a long trip and burning a hole in your wallet.

Here are some useful tips to make out the most of your weekend staycation.

Pack light. Save yourself from the trouble of heavy bags. You will only be gone for two days. Pack two to three days worth of clothes and weekend essentials in your carry all bag so checking in will be a breeze.

Plan your itinerary. Just like any vacation, it will be helpful if you plan your days ahead. Draw up an itinerary of the things you want to do and the places you want to visit. Don’t just go shopping. Visit places in the city that you don’t normally go on a regular basis such as museums, weekend markets, and parks to give you a different perspective of the city.

Book for a good place to stay. Booking a hotel is sometimes one of the hassle of taking a staycation. One needs to consider a place that is accessible and with complete ameneties yet budget friendly. Lucky enough, there are hotels that can offer you this package in the metro today. One example is The Mini Suites in Ayala CBD area that is strategically located to provide you access to different locations of the city since it is connected to the walkway so travelling by foot is easy. The room and it’s amenities are luxurious, albeit mini in size. And yes, they offer a competitive weekend rates too.

The Mini Suites

Sneak in a little “me time”. Whatever your plans are, always give yourself a chance to recuperate from the hustle and bustle of your regular grind. Take a lot of rest, get a massage or take a long shower. Soak yourself with happiness and forget your worries so you can come back energized.

Finally, it’s nice to be back.I have been busy with my projects for the past months that I totally lost track on when did I wrote my last blog content. Moving forward, I did missed writing so I am excited to be putting up my stories again.

We recently transferred our office atop one of the tallest buildings in Makati CBD. But it took me A week after before I was able to take a peak at the magnificent view of the Makati skyline. I must say that it was really a different perspective if you are seeing the busy central district from above. I was so enmoured by the view that I decided to take several photos of the skyline on different light tones and found out that even though we are looking on the same view, time will allow us to see and appreciate the same things in different perspectives.